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How long do I have to wait to return to Thailand on a tourist visa after an educational visa?

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Jan 20, 2024

10 months ago

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Hi! Does anyone have experience returning to Thailand after completing an educational visa? How long would I have to wait before returning to Thailand on a normal tourist visa?

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Returning to Thailand after an educational visa may involve some scrutiny from immigration officials. One individual shared their experience of returning about 5 months after completing their educational visa, noting that they were questioned by immigration officers and required to show proof of funds amounting to 20,000 baht.

Brandon ************

In mid 2022 I returned about 5 months after I left after having an ED. I was pulled out of line, asked many questions by 3 immigration officers, and asked to show proof of 20,000 baht.

10 months ago

Mindful **********

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@Brandon ***********

Did you they also give you a test to verify your Thai language skills?

9 months ago

Brandon ************

@Mindful *********

they talked to me in Thai at the airport and I talked back to them in Thai. Don't know if you'd call that a test

9 months ago

Mindful **********

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@Brandon ***********

Interesting. It seems unusual for them to interrogate you after 5 months of being out of the country, unless you did some other stupid shit you're not mentioning.

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@Brandon ***********

That's because of your reputation on here, they had a bet who could catch you out 555

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